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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,150.94, 3,226.14 and 591.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,150.94, 3,226.14 and 591.06 is: 886.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,150.94 : 3,226.14 = 591.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,150.94/3,226.14 = 591.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,150.94x = 3,226.14 × 591.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,150.94x = 1,906,842.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,906,842.31/2,150.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 886.52

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